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• U.S. launches controversial probe to weigh tariffs on vehicle imports

  23-05-2018 23:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  The Trump administration started a controversial investigation into whether car and light-truck imports threaten national security, a move that could lead to new U.S.
  
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• GST AutoLeather emerges from bankruptcy with new owner, leadership

  23-05-2018 23:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  Car seat leather supplier GST AutoLeather emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy under new private equity ownership and leadership.
  
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• Trump weighs new tariffs on imported cars on national security grounds

  23-05-2018 23:36
  
  Filed under:Government/LegalTariffs of up to 25 percent.Continue reading Trump weighs new tariffs on imported cars on national security grounds Trump weighs new tariffs on imported cars on national security grounds originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 23 May 2018 17:36:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• GM's Barra on trade tariffs: Level playing fields or 'open up the markets and let us compete'

  23-05-2018 23:09 via feedproxy.google.com
  General Motors CEO Mary Barra wants China to further reduce its protective tariffs. "I'd like to see it be level," she told Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein during an event in New York.
  
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• Study: New-vehicle buyers downplay fuel prices

  23-05-2018 23:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  Most new-vehicle buyers say the recent fuel price surges will unlikely influence their vehicle purchasing decision, a new study indicates.
  
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• DS 7 review

  23-05-2018 22:45
  The DS 7 SUV offers a touch of French luxury to take on its established German rivals
  
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• Safety-minded Volvo takes some chances

  23-05-2018 22:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  Volvo hopes so as it takes bold steps to re-establish itself as more than a niche brand for staid college professors and safety-obsessed parents.
  
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• DS 7 Crossback review

  23-05-2018 22:09
  
  For Stylish, well-built interior, smooth petrol power, practical and very spaciousOur Rating 
  3 Against Inconsistent ride, expensive beyond entry level, dull to drive2018
  The DS 7 Crossback SUV offers a touch of French luxury to take on its established German rivalsThe DS 7 Crossback enters a market sector that’s chock-full of talented rivals, but it doesn’t quite boast class leading qualities in enough areas to be considered a proper best-buy. It’s an interestin
  
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• GM chief Mary Barra discusses trade, fuel economy and EVs at Goldman Sachs

  23-05-2018 21:44
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,GM,Autonomous,ElectricGeneral Motors chief Mary Barra said today her company needs a level playing field on trade with other countries, with equivalent or no tariffs in order to successfully compete in a global auto industry. She made her comments during a "Talks at GS" conversation with Goldman Sachs Chairman and CEO Lloyd Blankfein that was carried by Yahoo Finance, a sister site to Autoblog.Continue reading GM chief Mary Barra discusses trade, fuel economy and EVs
  
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• Joydrive aims to eliminate need to visit dealership to buy new, used cars nationwide

  23-05-2018 21:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  Joydrive wants to become the first nationwide platform that allows buyers to complete their transactions without setting foot in a dealership -- for new and used cars.
  
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• Uber shuts down Arizona self-driving program two months after fatal crash

  23-05-2018 21:18
  
  Filed under:Hirings/Firings/Layoffs,TechnologyUber has shut down its self-driving car operation in Arizona two months after a fatal crash involving one of its vehicles, the company said on Wednesday.Continue reading Uber shuts down Arizona self-driving program two months after fatal crash Uber shuts down Arizona self-driving program two months after fatal crash originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 23 May 2018 15:18:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email thi
  
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• 2019 Mazda6 Skyactiv-D diesel caught in spy photos

  23-05-2018 20:38
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Mazda,Sedan,DieselWe get it – we're a little sick of getting a few years of assurances that Mazda's much-anticipated diesel engine is just around the corner. First, it was going to go in the 2014 Mazda6. More recently, Mazda told us it'd first land in the CX-5 – and in fact, there's a part of the Mazda USA website devoted to the diesel crossover, which makes it seem more legitimate than previous pronouncements. But the fact of the matter is, there's some unfore
  
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• Uber shutters self-driving program in Arizona

  23-05-2018 20:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  Uber said it shut down its self-driving car operations in Arizona two months after a fatal crash involving one of its vehicles.
  
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• The era of the over-the-air-updates is really, finally Here

  23-05-2018 20:01
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Emerging Technologies,Infotainment,Smartphone,TechnologyLike the weather, everyone talks about over-the-air (OTA) software updates for cars, but no one really does much about it, except for Tesla. Until now. Starting today, Here, the company known for its automotive mapping services, hopes to change this and help keep car electronics current with its new OTA Connect services.Continue reading The era of the over-the-air-updates is really, finally Here The era of the over-the-air-
  
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• Jaguar laying groundwork for a reborn XK

  23-05-2018 19:30
  
  Filed under:Jaguar,Coupe,Future,Luxury,PerformanceThere have been rumors about plans to replace the Jaguar XK since before the gentleman's coupe ended production in 2014. Depending on which rumor you read, a reborn XK could remain compact and offer a 3.0-liter turbodiesel, grow a bit and move upmarket to challenge the Mercedes S-Class Coupe, or grow even more and challenge the Bentley Continental GT as "an elegant four-seater coupe." About the only three consistent details have been that the new
  
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• Nissan parents to benefit from Milk Stork partnership

  23-05-2018 18:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  The automaker is offering a shipping benefit for employees working and traveling in North America with Milk Stork, the only breast milk shipping company in the United States.
  
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• 2019 Audi S8 spied completely uncovered at the Nurburgring

  23-05-2018 18:33
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Audi,Sedan,Luxury,PerformanceThe extra-fast version of Audi's flagship A8, the 2019 Audi S8, is basically ready to go if these spy shots are any indication. The super sedan was spied without any camouflage at all, sliding around on the Nürburgring. Though subtle, there are a number of visual cues that give it away as the performance version of the full-size Audi.Continue reading 2019 Audi S8 spied completely uncovered at the Nurburgring 2019 Audi S8 spied completely u
  
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• New Nissan Qashqai ProPilot 2018 review

  23-05-2018 18:29
  
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  Image 1 of 15 24 May, 2018 (All day)Richard Ingram
  Nissan’s autonomous ProPilot features have been added to the Qashqai SUV as a £795 option on Tekna and Tekna+ modelsAutonomous driving is a hot topic at the moment. Almost every manufacturer is investing heavily in self-driving tech, with the rate of development accelerating by the day.
  Nissan is the latest manufacturer to launch its range of stress-depressing semi-autonomous technologies. First seen on the all-new Niss
  
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• Now what is Trump up to with "big news" tweet?

  23-05-2018 18:21
  US president Donald Trump, who has repeatedly pledged to revive American manufacturing, said on Wednesday "big news" was coming that would be welcomed by US auto workers.
  
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• GST Autoleather out of Chapter 11

  23-05-2018 18:16
  GST AutoLeather, a specialist in automotive leather components, and its subsidiaries exited Chapter 11 bankruptcy on 22 May under new ownership.
  
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• Ferrari SP38 is the latest one-off creation from the Prancing Horse

  23-05-2018 18:05
  
  Filed under:Ferrari,Coupe,Performance,Racing,SupercarsSurprise supercar! And it looks fast.Continue reading Ferrari SP38 is the latest one-off creation from the Prancing Horse Ferrari SP38 is the latest one-off creation from the Prancing Horse originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 23 May 2018 12:05:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Volvo V60 review

  23-05-2018 18:02
  
  For Most spacious boot in the class, good rear room, packed with tech, looks goodOur Rating 
  4 Against Not as much fun to drive as 3 Series, best tech features are options, looks too similar to V902018
  The Volvo V60 is a spacious, stylish and well-made rival to the BMW 3 Series Touring, Audi A4 Avant and Mercedes C-Class EstateThe Volvo V60 cements Volvo’s place among premium car makers – it’s a high quality, tech-packed, spacious and stylish estate that offers a
  
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• UPDATE: Trump teases ‘big news’ for U.S. autoworkers, calls Canada, Mexico ‘spoiled’

  23-05-2018 17:55
  
  Filed under:Government/LegalSo apparently he's referring to NAFTA, but it's nowhere close to a deal.Continue reading UPDATE: Trump teases ‘big news’ for U.S. autoworkers, calls Canada, Mexico ‘spoiled’ UPDATE: Trump teases ‘big news’ for U.S. autoworkers, calls Canada, Mexico ‘spoiled’ originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 23 May 2018 11:55:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Trump teases ‘big news’ for U.S. autoworkers, offers no details

  23-05-2018 17:55
  
  Filed under:Government/LegalNo one quite knows, or isn't saying, what he's talking about.Continue reading Trump teases ‘big news’ for U.S. autoworkers, offers no details Trump teases ‘big news’ for U.S. autoworkers, offers no details originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 23 May 2018 11:55:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• JLR to spend $5.3 billion on new models, tech

  23-05-2018 17:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  Jaguar Land Rover will spend about $6 billion in the current financial year on new models and technologies as the luxury carmaker looks to spur sales that grew at a slower pace.
  
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• Tour the Jeep Wagoneer Icon Reformer with its creator Jonathan Ward

  23-05-2018 17:29
  
  Filed under:Aftermarket,Videos,Jeep,SUV,Classics,Off-RoadThe man behind Icon shows off his shop's recent work.Continue reading Tour the Jeep Wagoneer Icon Reformer with its creator Jonathan Ward Tour the Jeep Wagoneer Icon Reformer with its creator Jonathan Ward originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 23 May 2018 11:29:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Kia unveils refreshed 2019 Sportage small crossover

  23-05-2018 17:20
  
  Filed under:Kia,CrossoverEuropean customers get a choice of two diesel mild hybrid systems.Continue reading Kia unveils refreshed 2019 Sportage small crossover Kia unveils refreshed 2019 Sportage small crossover originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 23 May 2018 11:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Trump's 'big news' for U.S. auto workers is China cut in tariffs

  23-05-2018 17:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  President Donald Trump's tweet that 'big news' is on the way for American auto workers refers to China's plans to slash tariffs on imported passenger cars, according to an aide.
  
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• Ferrari SP38 one-off special revealed

  23-05-2018 16:23
  
  Jake Weaver2018-05-23 15:20
  Based on the 488 GTB, the SP38 has been unveiled at Fiorano for one of Ferrari’s most valued customersBased on the Ferrari 488 GTB, the SP38 is the newest creation from Ferrari’s One-Off programme. Built for one of Ferrari’s most dedicated customers, the SP38 has been redesigned both inside and out to create a unique car.
  The SP38 carries the same 3.9-litre turbocharged engine as the 488 GTB, and performance figures have remain unchanged by the new b
  
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• 23 states in 24 hours: Michigan engineers claim road-trip record

  23-05-2018 15:45
  
  Filed under:Weird Car News'Engineers are easily sidetracked by interesting-but-terrible ideas.'Continue reading 23 states in 24 hours: Michigan engineers claim road-trip record 23 states in 24 hours: Michigan engineers claim road-trip record originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 23 May 2018 09:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Tesla Model 3 registrations zip past 3 Series, C-Class in California

  23-05-2018 15:36
  
  Filed under:Weird Car NewsBright spot in a tough week.Continue reading Tesla Model 3 registrations zip past 3 Series, C-Class in California Tesla Model 3 registrations zip past 3 Series, C-Class in California originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 23 May 2018 09:36:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Specialist car parts: keeping models from dead brands on the road

  23-05-2018 15:34
  
  Martin Gurdon2018-05-28 14:00
  Lancia, TVR, Saab, MG Rover, Chrysler and Chevrolet owners keep their motors running without dealers. We visit the specialists who helpWhen car manufacturers disappear, the vehicles they made live on for much longer, often changing owners for years before they finally end up in the scrapyard. 
  Cars from brands such as Chrysler, Saab and Lancia can still be bought in quantities on used sites, but what about spare parts and servicing? With no dealers around 
  
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• Tesla lowers China prices after tariff cut announcement

  23-05-2018 15:31
  Tesla was reported to have slashed up to US$14,000 off its Model X in China after Beijing announced major tariff cuts for imported cars.
  
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• Consumer groups ask US agency to probe Tesla Autopilot ads

  23-05-2018 15:31
  Two US consumer advocacy groups urged the Federal Trade Commission on Wednesday to investigate what they called Tesla's "deceptive and misleading" use of the name Autopilot for its assisted-driving technology, a news agency reported.
  
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• Tesla 'Autopilot' name is deceptive, two consumer groups tell feds

  23-05-2018 15:10
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Safety,Technology,Electric,LuxurySafety advocates ask FTC to review whether Tesla misleads customersContinue reading Tesla 'Autopilot' name is deceptive, two consumer groups tell feds Tesla 'Autopilot' name is deceptive, two consumer groups tell feds originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 23 May 2018 09:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2019 Subaru Ascent vs. 2018 Mazda CX-9: Driving two class leaders side-by-side

  23-05-2018 15:00
  
  Filed under:Mazda,Subaru,Crossover,ComparisonWe compare two of our favorite three-row crossovers and pick a winnerContinue reading 2019 Subaru Ascent vs. 2018 Mazda CX-9: Driving two class leaders side-by-side 2019 Subaru Ascent vs. 2018 Mazda CX-9: Driving two class leaders side-by-side originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 23 May 2018 09:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Tesla slammed over 'deceptive' Autopilot name in letter to U.S. regulators

  23-05-2018 14:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  Two consumer advocacy groups urged the FTC to investigate what they called Tesla's "deceptive and misleading" use of the name Autopilot for its assisted-driving technology.
  
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• Used Kia Picanto review

  23-05-2018 14:45
  
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  Image 1 of 12 28 May, 2018 9:00amRichard Dredge
  A full used buyer’s guide on the Kia Picanto covering the Picanto Mk1 (2004-2011)If ever a car single-handedly turned round a company’s fortunes it was the Picanto, a city car that showed Kia was quite capable of producing genuinely great products.
  Replacing the Pride with something better wasn’t a tough ask, but Kia really did exceed public expectations with the Picanto, thanks to the car’s accessible purchase
  
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• Mercedes retrofit teaches old(er) cars new tricks

  23-05-2018 14:36
  Owners of older Mercedes-Benz models can now access a range of digital services through the Mercedes me Adapter app, on either a smartphone or online, thanks to an adapter offered through dealers. In the UK, for a limited time, both the adapter - and the cost of fitting it - are free.
  
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• Musk's stock option tweet may invite U.S. labor board complaint

  23-05-2018 14:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  The UAW has been Elon Musk's target for days of derision on Twitter, and his posts may open Tesla up to trouble with federal labor regulators
  
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• Hamburg, Germany, bans older diesels, starting next week

  23-05-2018 14:34
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Emissions,DieselBan affects just two busy streets, but it's a first, and others may followContinue reading Hamburg, Germany, bans older diesels, starting next week Hamburg, Germany, bans older diesels, starting next week originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 23 May 2018 08:34:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Tesla still has $35,000 Model 3 on hold - report

  23-05-2018 14:28
  Tesla is adding two top specification versions of the Model 3, suggesting those waiting for a 'base' version may be kept waiting for some time.
  
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• VW Group continues to gain market share in Europe

  23-05-2018 14:23
  European car market leader Volkswagen Group is continuing to gain share in the European car market according to April registrations data released by JATO Dynamics. The gains come in spite of 'dieselgate' reputation fallout.
  
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• In Trump vs. California, Mary Nichols unlike any other negotiator

  23-05-2018 14:18 via feedproxy.google.com
  As the head of CARB, Mary Nichols is arguably California's most powerful weapon in its war with President Donald Trump over the state's plan to combat climate change and have automakers toe the California line.
  
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• ‘Wealthy dealers remind us we should demand hefty discounts in showrooms’

  23-05-2018 14:07
  
  Mike Rutherford2018-05-27 16:00
  With so many millionaires and billionaires in the industry, we should insist on cheaper car deals, says Mike RutherfordI don’t have a problem when personal fortunes are earned by the best, brightest and hardest-working entrepreneurs and employees in the car business. Bernie Ecclestone, for example, was a poorly educated kid from one of the grottier streets of south London. Yet he went on to make himself the biggest mover and shaker in Formula One, plus a &po
  
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• 2018 Porsche 718 Boxster/Cayman GTS Quick Spin Review | The right move

  23-05-2018 14:01
  
  Filed under:Porsche,Quick Spins,Performance,Auto News RecapsA six-speed manual transmission gloriously is standard. Porsche's intuitive PDK double-clutch automated manual is optional, and infuriatingly better at everything shifty than you'll ever be.Continue reading 2018 Porsche 718 Boxster/Cayman GTS Quick Spin Review | The right move 2018 Porsche 718 Boxster/Cayman GTS Quick Spin Review | The right move originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 23 May 2018 08:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for u
  
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• ‘Choice of apps could soon decide which car we buy’

  23-05-2018 13:51
  
  John McIlroy2018-05-23 12:50
  With autonomous vehicles on the horizon, in-car apps could soon be a key factor when buying models, writes John McIlroyThere’s a massive battle going on in the front of your car, and you may not even be aware of it. It’s the tussle for your data – and the right to turn it into money.
  Conservative estimates suggest in-car data globally could be worth $750m (£555m) annually by as soon as 2020 – and that’s only the start.• Best d
  
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• Ghosn cautions it'll take time to get Renault-Nissan deal right

  23-05-2018 13:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  Carlos Ghosn tamped down expectations of a quick deal to combine Nissan and Renault, saying the specter of failed mergers in his industry loomed large.
  
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• Korea can 'lead the era of electrification' in Asia - Nissan

  23-05-2018 13:31
  As recently as 2010, just 61 EVs were sold in South Korea. In 2017, more than 10,000 were sold, a growth curve that Nissan says points to the potential for South Korea to be a leader in electrification in Asia.
  
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• Donald Trump does a favor for BMW and Mercedes

  23-05-2018 13:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  The biggest beneficiaries of President Donald Trump's drive to get China to "play fair" on trade are automakers such as BMW and Mercedes, which export expensive sedans and SUVs from Germany and the U.S.
  
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